“Unraveled: Zacchaeus’s Invitation”

A Taste of Heaven

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The New “MinistryOne” App needs the most current information. If you have recently changed primary email address or phone number, please update by completing a Communication Card/Slip and place in offering plate, give to an usher, or contact church office! This is a crucial first step prior to installing this app on October 24th for easier engagement with your church.

Cancer Prayer Service “Faith Over Fear”

In the eye of a storm, our faith can be challenged as fear sets in. Every day, believers and unbelievers face the impact cancer has on the life of the afflicted and in the lives of family and friends. It is without a doubt one of the toughest roads we can travel, and we don’t have to travel it alone. The word cancer brings with it heartbreaking news that creates anger, depression, loneliness, and the list goes on. Cancer threatens the gift of life God provides. Life is still a gift, so we journey forward together as God’s family.

The first Cancer Prayer Service was held in 2019 to help support and encourage cancer patients, along with their family and friends. We gathered as brothers and sisters in Christ in worship, song, and prayer as we praised God in the midst of our storms. Timothy Lutheran Ministries will host its fifth Cancer Prayer Service to support, encourage, and pray for those impacted by cancer.

Together, we praise God in the storm of life through community in God’s family—no one is ever alone in God’s family. We look forward to Norman and Anna Bannister share how faith brought them through Norman’s battle with cancer.

Please join us by inviting those you know to gather with us as we pray for one another. The event and Cancer Prayer Pack are available to anyone by request.

God’s blessings as we praise God in the storm.
Pastor Rod Lindemann

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/cancerprayercommunity
Web: www.cancerprayerservice.com
Email: info@CancerPrayerService.com

Cancer Prayer Service
Sunday, October 24, 2021
Timothy Lutheran—Wyatt Campus
3pm Worship Service
4pm Fellowship & Refreshments

CrossWalk Update: God Talk at Home

Younger kids (Pre-K –1^st grade) learned about God winning the battle for King Jehoshaphat
Read the event:  God wins a battle for King Jehoshaphat from an early reading Bible, or read and summarize the event from 2 Chronicles 20:1-29.
Take-home point to remember:  God is our king. God will help us win.
Prayer Power:  Pray to God and tell him your problems. Ask God to help you with your problems.

Older kids (2^nd-5^th grades) learned about Jehoshaphat’s army of praise.
Read the event:  2 Chronicles 20:1-30
Take-home point to remember:  When discouraged, pray and praise.
Prayer Power:  Thank God that just like Jehoshaphat and his people, we can take our troubles to the Lord and then be encouraged that God will see us through. Encourage family members to pray specifically for any area in which they are struggling.

Happy 90^th Birthday, Joy!

The family of Joy Mueller invites Timothy congregation to an open house at Homestead Financial Mortgage, 8585 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS, THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, from 1-4pm in honor of Joy’s 90^th birthday.

If you would like to send a card, Joy’s mailing address is 7605 S. Buckner Tarsney Rd., Grain Valley, MO 64029.  Happy Birthday, Joy, from your Timothy family! God’s blessings for many more!

Ministry Fair

Timothy’s Executive Board is planning a Ministry Fair in the lobby of both campuses, Nov. 7 at RD Mize and Nov. 14, at Wyatt.  In addition to learning about opportunities associated with Timothy’s various ministries, worshippers will pick up one item at each table for a homeless kit and take the kit to keep in their car for someone in the community.

The goals are not only internal outreach to learn more ways to serve at Timothy, but also external outreach to offer a helping hand. Timothy’s Care Minister Nancy Nowiszewski shares the following story about this type of community outreach:

“I carry one of the bags in my car to give to a homeless person, whom I usually see at corners in the city or near the interstate in BS. I had to take a second look a few weeks ago when I spotted a thin man and his dog walking through the Target parking lot. I knew I needed to give him the kit I had with me, so I quickly got into my car and headed in the direction he had gone. I couldn’t see him anywhere so I said a quick prayer that I would see the man, if I was meant to help him. As I looked down the street, I saw him in the distance, backpack on his back, walking with his dog. I pulled up alongside him and rolled down my window to tell him I had a little help for him. He walked over, and with a toothy grin, thanked me for the bag with some essentials and papers. I pointed out that the papers included information on how to get help finding a job and a little cash would buy him a sandwich. As I turned the car around to go home, I saw that he had found a tree to sit under to escape the hot sun and was going through the homeless kit to discover the contents. I pray he read the Christian tract and saw the invitation to visit Timothy. He continues in my prayers.”

Collegiate Care

Fall is in the air, and while we may be savoring a pumpkin spice latte, our college students are in the midst of another crazy semester and perhaps even facing midterms! So Timothy’s GROW Commission and Pastor Ryan plan to ship out cards and a small gift to our college students, reminding them that their Timothy family is thinking and praying for them.
If you have a college student in your family whom you think would appreciate receiving this mailing, please email his/her name and college mailing address to Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com). If you’d like to contribute or write a card, let him know that also. Thank you!!

 Lutheran High School Paperback Book Drive

During the month of October, a LHS alum, Alex Helmer, is sponsoring a book drive for Operation Paperback. In remembrance of 9/11, Alex’s goal is to send 911 paperbacks to deployed soldiers, veterans, and military families by Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11.

Any gently used paperbacks may be donated, but the most requested are action, suspense, true crime, and history (please no romance, political, or religious). You can drop off your donations in the Operation Paperback bins at either campus prior to Nov. 1. The books will be sorted, labeled, packed and mailed by Veterans’ Day.  Thanks!

Food Donations Update

As previously published, collection of non-perishable food in October and November will be delivered to Jesu el Buen in KC. While all foods are always needed and appreciated, their current specific needs are sugar, oatmeal, cereal, and laundry soap. Please note that the brown grocery sacks with food lists for holiday meals will be available on Sun., Oct. 31.

 LWML News

The LWML MO District 2021 KC South Zone Fall Rally is Tuesday, Oct. 26, with the theme “Sharing Love, Sharing Life,” based on 1 Thess. 2: 7-8, at St. Matthew Lutheran, 700 NE Chipman Rd., LSMO.

Program: Julie Ball from The Light House will speak about their community outreach services, including an adoption program and maternity home for young pregnant ladies.

Gifts from the Heart: Diapers size 3-6, baby wipes, or monetary donations for The Light House.

Registration begins at 9amm; opening devotion at 9:30am. Cost: $5 (includes lunch). Childcare available upon advanced request. RSVP to Susan Ready (816.328.2201 or sready2@comcast.net) by Oct. 15.

Timothy’s LWML Nut & Candy Sale:  Nov. 7- 28 for orders & last day to sell is Dec. 5.

 Youth Ministry to Recognize Timothy’s Seniors Ministry

Seniors Ministry Appreciation Sunday will be October 24 at both campuses. Timothy’s youth ministry is eager to participate by displaying posters and serving cake in the lobbies after the services! Be sure to say “thank you” to Timothy’s seniors for all they do at church and in the community! What a tremendous example they set for our young people!

2021 First Fruits totals $161,991.92, as of Sept. 26. Thank you!

Adopt-a-Light Project totals $8,274.60, as of Sept. 26. Thank you!

“Thanks to God for a successful knee replacement operation & recovery and to the many members for their prayers, cards, calls and emails during my recovery. You have been a blessing to me. Sincerely, Lois Domsch”

Youth Ministry Shoe Collection LAST DAY THIS SUNDAY, OCT. 3! Current totals are approximately 50 bags of 25 pairs each. Bring those last-minute donations this weekend to either campus. Thank you!

Volunteers Needed for RD Mize front desk during business hours (8:30-4:30 M-Th; 8:30-1pm F) according to your availability, especially during the months of October and November. Contact church office (816.228.5300) if you can help. Thank you!

Congregational Care Ministers (CCM) Training Register with Care Minister Nancy Nowiszewski (nancyn@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8042) by Oct. 4 (Monday). Sessions meet on Oct. 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 5-7pm at RD Mize.

GriefShare meets Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize. Contact Nancy Nowiszewski (nancyn@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8042) with questions.

DivorceCare meets Mondays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize. Contact Nancy Nowiszewski (nancyn@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8042) with questions.

JourneyMen 40-Day Red Letter Challenge Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize. Register at www.timothylutheran.com/JourneyMen. Contact Pastor Rod (rodl@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Adult Choirs Sanctuary Choir rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7-8pm, Sanctuary, RD Mize; Celebration Chorus rehearsals: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm, Wyatt. Contact Miriam Lindemann (miriaml@timothylutheran.com) or Sandy Sauter (sautersandy5@gmail.com) with questions and to sign up.

All-Church Potluck NEXT SUNDAY, Oct. 10, 4:30-6:30pm. Bring a dish to share, visit with old friends, make new friends, and enjoy entertainment by Timothy members!

Nominating Committee for 2022-2023 lay leaders requests names of interested volunteers to serve on Executive Board, Board of Elected Elders, Commission Leaders, or School Board. Contact Joe Sauter (joesauter5@gmail.com), Sandy Logan (slogan1954@gmail.com), Mary Low (k2lmlow@sbcglobal.net), or Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) for details. Thank you!

Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting Sun., Dec. 5, 11:30am, Wyatt Auditorium Agenda: Annual Reports, Called Staff Housing Allowance, Election of Lay Leaders for 2022-2023, Next Generation Update, 2022 Budget. A quorum of 40 communicant members is required to conduct business. Thank you!

TLS Annual Scholarship Fund Auction Mark your calendars! Note rescheduled date: Sat., Feb. 19, 2022, 6-10pm, Hilton Garden Inn, Independence. More details soon!

Advent Services  Please note correction of location for Dec. 1 & 8:  RD MIZE.  Dec. 15: Wyatt (TLS Christmas Program). All begin at 5:30pm.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Exodus”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag.

Sunday Evening Middle School Youth Bible Study & Fellowship (1^st & 3^rd Sundays) 4:30-6:30pm, Youth Room (506), RD Mize; next class THIS SUNDAY, Oct. 3.

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Mondays) “The Prayers of Jesus”; 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood.
Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study I Want to Know You by Ann Arthur; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies.

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “Titus: Good Doctrine & Good Living”; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by various men.

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Acts”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John.

Wednesday CrossWalk 6:30-8pm, pre-school through 5^th grade; begins in Fellowship Hall, RD Mize.

Wednesday Confirmation 6-8pm, 6^th through 8^th grade; begins in Room 501, RD Mize.

Wednesday Evening Senior High Revolution Bible Study 6:30-8pm, Youth Room (506), RD Mize; led by Ryan Kuecker.

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study “The Women of Easter”; 6:30-8pm, Room 102, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt.

Saturday Morning Women’s Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Saturdays) for all moms; 9-10am, Wyatt 4 G’s; led by Kaye Gray. Contact Kaye if interested in receiving or volunteering in the Baby STEPS ministry (kgray1024@yahoo.com).